The Arch Insider

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Planning to build your career as an architect? Architecture is an amalgamation of design, engineering, and technology. If one is choosing architecture as a career, one would essentially be responsible for planning, designing, and overseeing the construction of a building. within the buildings.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Located at number 1819 Pico Boulevard, one of the most important streets in the Californian city of Santa Monica, is a building of 48 homes designed by the architecture studio Brooks + Scarpa. more than 8x more efficient than typical similar buildings who average 59 pEUI. 4850 sqm), 49 units (0.57 acres) 86du/acre.

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aasarchitecture

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The Salem Public Library’s downtown location was due for a renovation to bring its structural resilience and building systems up to modern standards. The 96,000-square-foot concrete structure was originally designed by in 1970 by San Francisco architect George Rockrise with Salem architect of record Donald Richardson and built in 1972.

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aasarchitecture

MAY 19, 2023

Rotterdam based architectural firm Ector Hoogstad Architects designed a building with a clear architectural identity fir for a diverse international community. The new Centre for Chemistry and Technology (ChemTech Centre) is designed to facilitate OPCW’s work processes and conduct activities according to strict protocols and safety standards.

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SW Oregon Architect

JUNE 27, 2021

Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons) The news of a building-related tragedy never fails to command my attention. Such was the case when I learned of last Thursday’s partial collapse of Champlain Towers South , a 12-story, 136-unit beachfront condominium building in the Miami suburb of Surfside, Florida. What caused it to happen?

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Bedrooms, bathrooms, and storage spaces are nestled into the back of the building and thus the landscape with views into the depths of the forest. Post it here. In addition, the public spaces, entrance, kitchen, dining room, and living room are orientated adjacent to the dramatic lake view.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Olvia is a mixed-use development with 14 residential units Urlo Studio , which has offices in Quito and Valencia , drew ispiration from the site and surrounding context to create the unique volumetric form and reimagine the public space for the usability and safety of pedestrians. The photography is by JAG Studio.

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Deezen

JANUARY 4, 2023

"Together, we developed a robust, cost-effective, and lightweight modular architectural system with fabric envelope to build structures that can be adapted in many variations to meet the conditions and lives of displaced children and children on the move," said ZHA project architect Gerry Cruz. "We Contractor: Duol TR / Tensaform.

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e-architect

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

GGBS in concrete production A group of 13 experts from across structural engineering, concrete and cement industries, construction, academia, and civil society have collaborated on a paper that reviews the use of ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) in concrete, and examining ways that this may change in the future.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The building sits underneath a vernacular wooden canopy. The project's design director John Houser described the facility as "two buildings in one." John Houser described the facility as "two buildings in one". The building is set to receive a LEED Gold certification this fall. per cent overall energy savings.

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Deezen

MARCH 1, 2022

Architecture firm Brooks + Scarpa has created a North Hollywood apartment building that prioritises social areas over private space and includes units for low-income tenants. The quarter-hectare site, which stretches along Camarillo Street, was formerly occupied by a small office building. The white exterior increases natural light.

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aasarchitecture

JUNE 9, 2023

GCA Architects has just finished the construction of Office Tower in Plaza Europa 34, the latest office building project in Plaza Europa on the border between the cities of Barcelona and L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, and one of the fastest-growing business areas in the Barcelona metropolitan area and a true gateway to the city.

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aasarchitecture

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The Floating Headquarters consists of eleven standalone office buildings enclosing three courtyards. Horizontally, three courtyards define the character of the spaces enclosed by the office buildings. Each courtyard has a unified grid pattern of facades that define the buildings’ overall structure and appearance.

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DesignScape Architects

APRIL 11, 2023

Commercial architects work on projects ranging from corporate buildings and cultural venues to hospitals and airports. Additional Considerations in Commercial Architectural Design There are many additional elements in commercial buildings that you don’t need to consider in residential architecture.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The plaza level spans nearly the whole of the museum and the firm noted that it was equivalent to nearly 70 per cent of the building's footprint. General contractor: Clark Construction Group. Structural engineer: John A. MEP engineer & sustainability: Buro Happold. Civil engineer: KPFF.

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BD+C

JUNE 14, 2023

All too often, deferred maintenance results in excessive costs to restore structural integrity and serviceability. Neither scenario is acceptable to the building owner. In addition to high repair costs, the structure is at risk of a structural failure that can lead to the demolition of the structure.

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e-architect

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

photo © Sebastian van Damme To balance formal requirements and environmental sensitivity, we worked closely with telecommunication and structural engineers and landscape designers. The 100m tall tower was engineered to withstand winds of up to 160km/h, ensuring structural stability and safety.

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Architizer

AUGUST 5, 2022

SMUD Headquarters Rehabilitation – Dreyfuss + Blackford designed the SMUD Headquarters building in the late-1950s and was commissioned 60 years later to renovate and rehabilitate the entire facility inside and out. In addition, the building wings were isolated from each other, discouraging open communication between departments.

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aasarchitecture

APRIL 18, 2023

IJboulevard builds on the VenhoevenCS tradition of turning functional infrastructural features into seductive spaces that contribute to urban culture,” says Danny Esselman, architect-director VenhoevenCS.

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e-architect

JUNE 19, 2023

Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre (BARC), located adjacent to the Western Sydney Parklands, was designed by Sam Crawford Architects (SCA), and is the largest building of its type in the Southern Hemisphere, housing up to 380 dogs and cats. “It This layout minimises attention fatigue, acoustic discomfort and supports staff safety.

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aasarchitecture

JUNE 23, 2023

Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre (BARC), located adjacent to the Western Sydney Parklands, was designed by Sam Crawford Architects (SCA), and is the largest building of its type in the Southern Hemisphere, housing up to 380 dogs and cats. This layout minimises attention fatigue, acoustic discomfort and supports staff safety.

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aasarchitecture

AUGUST 4, 2022

The new six-story, 184,000-square-foot building will be a fully integrated welcoming and healing environment for individuals struggling with both physical and behavioral health conditions. The design will maximize access to daylight and views while assuring patient privacy, dignity, and safety. Image © SRG. Image © SRG.

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Design Thoughts Architects

JULY 4, 2023

Have a Dedicated Architect to Ensure Home Construction Follows as per Design- The success of a home construction project greatly relies on having a committed architect who supervises the building process. You may have experienced situations where the contractor overlooks design details and blames others when errors arise.

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e-architect

JUNE 6, 2023

The Plaza Europa project, designed by Albert Viaplana between 2007 and 2008, rises halfway between El Prat Airport and Barcelona, creating a new centrality through the urbanization of roads, green spaces, and mixed-use buildings.

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aasarchitecture

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Offering shelter and comfort, 11NOHO eschews the typical neighborhood defensive apartment buildings with solid walls and fences in favor of a carved-out cube, a beacon in the neighborhood that celebrates social space by de-emphasizing private space. Photo © Tara Wujcik. Photo © Tara Wujcik. 28,600 sf site area, 96DU/acre) Total Cost: $12.8

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e-architect

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Beyond its architectural expressiveness, the clinic blends harmoniously into its sector by multiplying the images of green spaces and neighboring buildings in a conciliatory mirror effect. Dental Clinic St-Charles in Quebec, Canada – Building Information. General contractor: Solidem – Michel Chapdelaine. Lumentruss.

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aasarchitecture

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands Architect: Mecanoo Structural engineer: Van Rossum Raadgevende Ingenieurs Sustainability consultant: Merosch MEP, fire safety, building physics consultant: Nelissen Ingenieursbureau Consultant/realisation roof gardens: Dakdokters Consultant water retention: Metropolder Contractor: Cordeel Developer: DubbeLL – (..)

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e-architect

APRIL 12, 2023

The well-lit, column-free design, long sightlines and prominent position of the manager’s office will contribute to a sense of safety for users. The stairwells with large glass surfaces allow natural daylight in and provide a view of the parking facility from the pedestrian boulevard. W www.venhoevencs.nl W www.venhoevencs.nl

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aasarchitecture

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A new building encloses the existing courtyard and allows for an increased surface area on the ground floor. Only the vertical element adjacent to the tower, which houses the elevator, is visible from the outside of the new structure. Photo © Massimo Crivellari La Vetrina dell’Ingegno was inaugurated in December 2022.

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aasarchitecture

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

It will include Torch Tower, projected to be Japan’s tallest building at 390 meters when completed in FY2027; Tokiwabashi Tower; an Electrical Substation Building; a Sewerage & Waterworks Bureau Building; Tokyo Torch Park; and Tokiwabashi Park. Photo © Kawasumi Kobayashi Kenji. Source by Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei.

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e-architect

JUNE 20, 2023

photo © Jim Stephenson The 2,050m² listed building was tired, unfit-for-purpose, and expensive to run/maintain. photo © Jordan Anderson The design significantly increases usable area, doubling capacity and WC’s, with entirely new infrastructure, fire safety, energy performance, acoustics, thermal comfort, and useability.

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aasarchitecture

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands Architect: MVRDV Structural engineer: Van Rossum Raadgevende Ingenieurs Sustainability consultant: Merosch MEP, fire safety, building physics consultant: Nelissen Ingenieursbureau Consultant/realisation roof gardens: Dakdokters Consultant water retention: Metropolder Contractor: Cordeel Developer: DubbeLL – (..)

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e-architect

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Through its new associative and strategic ViVa 2026 project, “Vaincre la Mucoviscidose”, a French association fighting against cystic fibrosis, has set the goal of strengthening bonds to build a stronger community. Solid sections are treated with limestone cladding, showcasing the building’s heritage.

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e-architect

MAY 12, 2023

Projected to be completed by March 2024, the youth centre represents a built solution of accessibility, safety, cultural relevance, and efficiency through a collaborative design process with Lemay. With this new building, we will be able to expand our programming and reach even more young people in the community.

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aasarchitecture

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The recently completed headquarters for the Cantina Montelliana is characterized by an elegant, composite design that extends to include other preexisting buildings. Behind the headquarters building, the color red reappears to mark the preexisting building dedicated to wine storage and distinguish it from the addition.

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Architecture Here and There

JANUARY 6, 2022

Citycorp Center (1977) is the tallest building in this scene on New York’s Midtown district. beneath it is the Lipstick Building, designed by John Burgee and Philip Johnson. Of course, since a condo tower of 12 stories had collapsed last June in Florida, it was mostly about building safety from fires, hurricanes and earthquakes.

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aasarchitecture

OCTOBER 20, 2022

It is a building with multiple faces; on the outer edges of the building is a shell of smooth mirrored glass, which fits the context of the business district. The design and construction of Valley is utterly bespoke, requiring the sustained commitment of hundreds of designers, engineers, builders, consultants, and of course the client.

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